The Old Man and the Sea is a relatable story to many people. It does not seem like it at first, but if one looks deeper into Santiago’s personal problems and his struggles it is very easy to compare them to everyday situations that everybody suffers from. For example, in the beginning of the book Santiago struggles to catch any fish to make money, but he never loses hope and he continues to keep trying. Other fishermen make fun of him and call him names, but Santiago never loses faith in himself. Santiago’s situation can be compared to many other situations, such as not doing well in sports but never giving up, or not doing well in a class. Santiago’s situation itself is not very relatable, but his attitude towards the situation is. There are many other instances like this in The Old Man and the Sea.
Another example would be when Santiago does finally catch the marlin, but he is reeling it in. He is overwhelmed with the joy of finally catching a large fish, but he knows the battle is not over yet and he must continue to keep moving forward. This instance is relatable to multiple things. Getting a job would be one comparable instance because although you have gotten hired, that does not mean the job is over, it means the job has just begun. It could also be compared to joining a sports team.
The other relatable situation in The Old Man and the Sea was when Santiago lost his marlin to the sharks. The old man started off strong and prepared to fight, but as the sharks kept coming and he lost his weapons, it was easier for him to give up. Santiago let the sharks have the marlin because he grew too tired to continue to fend them off. This unfortunate instance can be relatable to saddening things such as bullying, failing a test, or losing a job. Santiago’s feelings in The Old Man and the Sea are relatable to many more situations than just there.
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